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The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Debutante Detective

(Author: Bruce Rule)

Sherlock Holmes meets American hard-boiled noir in this twisty historical mystery! Perfect for fans of Gareth Rubin’s "Holmes and Moriarty" and classic Arthur Conan Doyle pastiches.

In 1905, celebrity socialite Alice Roosevelt—the headstrong daughter of U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt—takes London by storm. When a letter containing sensitive details of upcoming peace talks between Japan and Russia is stolen, Holmes is pulled out of retirement to retrieve it with Alice’s aid.

Shortly after returning to America, Alice vanishes. Requested by President Roosevelt himself, Holmes and Watson cross the Atlantic to New York City, where they discover Alice has turned detective herself, investigating a plot to kidnap her father. Before anyone can react, the President is abducted, and Holmes is captured by the fleeing conspirators.

Proving herself every bit the equal of the legendary sleuth, Alice leads Watson through the gritty streets of New York to rescue both her father and Holmes. Together, they face a race against the clock to stop a catastrophic bombing at the international peace talks before global war erupts.

Key Highlights:

• Iconic Historical Crossover: Teams Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson with the fiery real-life historical figure Alice Roosevelt.

• Fast-Paced Historical Noir: Blends classic British deductive mystery with early 20th-century New York intrigue.

• High-Stakes Political Thriller: Packed with kidnapping plots, covert espionage, and international diplomacy.